AL Central predictions

I will try to be as unbiased as I possibly can be with my team playing in the division

1- Tigers.  I don't really think that this needs any more explanation.  I think that they run away with the division this year, and go back to the series.  They added a few key pieces (Hunter and re-signed Sanchez). They have the best and most complete Pitching rotation in all of baseball.  I think they win 100 games or more.  CHANCES OF MAKING THE PLAY-OFFS: 100%

2 - Royals.  I know that this will surprise a lot of people, but the Royals will have one of the best bullpens in all of baseball.  They now have a ace, and the youth they had last year in the line-up has another year under their belts. They will peak at winning 85 games, no more than that.  CHANCES OF MAKING THE PLAY-OFFS: 45%

3 - White Sox.  I really don't like the White Sox at all, not just this year, but ever (my inner fan comes out here, mostly from when they beat up the tigers when they lost 119 games).  They have one good pitcher, and then it drops off from there.  The line-up could use a lot of work, and they have some pieces that are just plain old.  They will not win more than 80 games this year, and would be lucky to finish at .500.  CHANCES OF MAKING THE PLAY-OFFS: 40%

4 - Indians.  I would not be surprised if the Indians finish above the White Sox.  They added some bats, and will be far more competitive then they would have been at the start of the season.  The biggest problem is that they have no pitching (both in the rotation and in the bullpen).  They should win around 75 games this year.  CHANCES OF MAKING THE PLAY-OFFS: 25%

5 - Twins.  The twins are bad, and the only team that could be worse is the Astros.  They traded away two of the only good young players they have this off-season.  They have a catcher/first baseman who is always hurt, and another outfielder that is getting very old.  They have some promise in the farm system, but this year is bleak.  I would be surprised if they win more than 70 games this year.  CHANCES OF MAKING THE PLAY-OFFS: 5%

Dark-horse team: Royals.  It all depends upon how well the youth play, and if their pitching can be just a little bit better than last year.